Commercial Manager
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Manuchar Nigeria, a global trading and logistics company, is hiring a full-time Commercial Manager in Anambra to lead business development and market growth in chemical distribution and trading. The role covers setting the market strategy for Nigeria, managing key accounts, and driving the full commercial cycle from prospecting to deal closure.
- Full-time Commercial Manager role with Manuchar Nigeria, a global trading and logistics company, based in Anambra.
- Lead the market development and trading strategy for Nigeria and grow market share in chemical distribution.
- Prior experience in chemical distribution or trading is essential; proximity to Onitsha River Port is required.
- Strong understanding of the Nigerian market, including forex, logistics and contractual considerations.
- Excellent English communication and strong numerical and analytical skills needed; local languages are a plus.
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Original source description
Job Title: Commercial Manager
Commercial Manager at Manuchar Nigeria
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Sep 24, 2026, 7:08 AM
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Manuchar is a global trading, logistics and distribution company headquartered in Antwerp (Belgium). We operate in over 140 locations and have our own people (1.800+) and own local infrastructure in over 40 countries, mainly in emerging markets. Our trading activities cover Chemicals, Steel, Polymers, Pharmaceuticals, Wood, Spare Parts, Paper and Cement. Our distribution and also local value added logistics are mainly focused on Commodity and Specialty Chemicals in which we are rapidly becoming top 3 in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
About the job
We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven Commercial Manager to lead business development and market growth in the chemical distribution and trading sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Business Development:
- Analyse market trends, competitor activities and customer needs.
- Develop and execute the market development and trading strategy for Nigeria.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow market share.
- Portfolio & Relationship Management:
- Build and manage a sustainable portfolio of profitable customers.
- Manage key accounts and drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Develop strong, long-term customer relationships.
- Lead the full commercial cycle from prospecting and negotiation to deal closure.
- Commercial Execution:
- Navigate the Nigerian market, including forex, logistics and contractual considerations.
- Prepare and present commercial offers and follow up on quotations to convert opportunities into sales.
- Drive business development with resilience, persistence and a results-oriented approach.
- What We’re Looking For
- Knowledge of additional local languages is an advantage.
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities, with a good understanding of transaction profitability.
- Strong understanding of the Nigerian market.
- Prior
Experience
in chemical distribution or trading is essential.
Proximity to Onitsha River Port.
Strong prospecting, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Existing commercial networks in Nigeria or West Africa will be an advantage.
Proven
in a business development or commercial role.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
Collaborative and energetic
Highly organised and detail-oriented
Proactive and entrepreneurial
Commercially astute
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership.
Results-driven and resilient
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
recruitment.nigeria@manuchar.com
using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note:
If you have the commercial experience, chemical industry knowledge, and market network to drive growth in Nigeria, we would like to hear from you.
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